New Swansea manager Bob Bradley believes his appointment signals an important moment for football in the United States.

Bradley will become the first American to manage in the Premier League following Swansea’s decision to sack Francesco Guidolin and replace him with the 58-year-old former USA boss.

Speaking after his final game in charge of French Ligue 2 side Le Havre on Monday night, Bradley said: “In this moment the opportunity to go to the Premiership on many levels is special.

“I am sorry to leave, especially at this moment, but it’s still an opportunity for me, for my family and for American football. That’s important.”

Asked if he had hesitated when offered the Swansea job, Bradley replied: “Honestly no.

“In a perfect world I would go right to the end with this team just like last year. But football does not control timing.”

Guidolin’s 10-month reign at Swansea came to an end on Monday with the club winless in the Premier League since the opening day of the season.

Swansea’s American owners, Steve Kaplan and Jason Levien, and chairman Huw Jenkins felt change was necessary with the Welsh club only above the relegation zone by virtue of goal difference.

Bradley beat ex-Manchester United assistant Ryan Giggs, former Derby boss Paul Clement and the one-time Villarreal manager Marcelino to the job after spells in Egypt, Norway and France since leaving the American national team in 2011.

Swansea vs Liverpool player ratings

1/22

Lukasz Fabianski: 6 out of 10

Wasn’t actually tested that much with Liverpool failing to register a shot on target in the first half. Solid enough when called upon.

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2/22

Angel Rangel: 5 out of 10

It was all going so well with some excellent tackles made and then he clumsily barged over Firmino to give away a penalty.

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3/22

Mike van der Hoorn: 5 out of 10

Nearly gave a goal away dawdling in defence and then missed a great late chance to equalise.

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4/22

Jordi Amat: 6 out of 10

Excellent in first half, overrun at times in the second but overall played quite well.

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5/22

Kyle Naughton: 6 out of 10

Was pressed into action repeatedly in second half but responded reasonably well including making an excellent block or two.

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6/22

Leroy Fer: 7 out of 10

Scored the game’s opening goal but was less influential after that, still looks crucial to Swansea’s hopes though. Subbed with 20 minutes to go.

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7/22

Jack Cork: 6 out of 10

Dependable in midfield if not outstanding.

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8/22

Leon Britton: 6 out of 10

Subbed in second half as Liverpool threatened to run rampant, enjoyed a good first 45 minutes but less effective after the break.

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9/22

Wayne Routledge: 6 out of 10

Subbed with half an hour to go as Swansea tried to resist Liverpool, but had reasonable game, his great cross early on should have given Swansea a lead but Baston blew the chance.

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10/22

Borja Baston: 5 out of 10

When he was made Swansea’s record signing the transfer screamed horrific flop and this game did nothing to dispel that. Headed wide twice unmarked from six yards – no wonder Swansea are struggling for goals.

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11/22

Gylfi Sigurdsson: 6 out of 10

Great from set pieces and played some great crosses into the box but needs to have more influence for Swansea.

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12/22

Loris Karius: 6 out of 10

Doesn’t look much more secure than Mignolet based on this game.

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13/22

Nathaniel Clyne: 7 out of 10

Very dangerous down the right as Liverpool swarmed forward in the second half.

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14/22

Dejan Lovren: 7 out of 10

Calm in defence and made some good last ditch tackles to keep Swansea at bay.

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15/22

Joel Matip: 6 out of 10

A fairly quiet game, but was occasionally put under a bit of pressure by Swansea.

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16/22

James Milner: 7 out of 10

A reliable presence as ever and slotted winning penalty coolly.

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17/22

Adam Lallana: 5 out of 10

Limped off with a groin injury early in first half.

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18/22

Jordan Henderson: 6 out of 10

His great ball provided assist for equaliser but otherwise was quiet.

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Giorgenio Wijnaldum: 6 out of 10

More dangerous in second half but didn’t really assert himself on the game.

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20/22

Sadio Mane: 8 out of 10

Always looked a threat with the ball at his feet, perhaps unlucky not to get more out of the game.

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21/22

Roberto Firmino: 8 out of 10

Lucky to score with what was a terrible header, but was a menace to the Swansea defence and won crucial winning penalty.

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22/22

Philippe Coutinho: 6 out of 10

Fairly anonymous for most of the game, one to forget for the Brazilian.

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He spent last season at Le Havre where the club missed out on promotion to Ligue 1 by a single goal.

“It was a special victory,” Bradley said after Monday’s 2-1 closing win over Sochaux which leaves Le Havre in fifth place in Ligue 2.

“I’ve loved the time I’ve had in Le Havre with this club.

“I told the players before the match I’ll never forget the feeling watching our team in the last match of the season last year, as disappointing as it was to fail by one goal.

“To see a team with passion and commitment playing to go to Ligue 1, that picture is part of my football memory that will never go away.”

Bradley is expected to take his first training session at Swansea on Wednesday with his first decision being the make-up of his support staff.